Local planning applications near Boscombe
Exciting news for homeowners on Lowther Road! A planning application has been submitted for a single-storey rear extension, potentially adding some lovely new space. We'll be keeping an eye on this one as it goes through the East Cliff & Springbourne ward.
A bit of tree maintenance is happening right on our doorstep! A sycamore at Bethany Church of England Junior School on Knole Road is set for removal due to a failing bifurcation. It's good to know our local green spaces are being looked after.
Big news from Carnarvon Road! A planning application has been submitted to transform a building on the street, currently housing a flat and five bedsits, into three new flats. This could really change the face of this part of Boscombe West.
Good news for residents near Gervis Road! BCP Council is processing a planning application for tree work at 1 Gervis Road, BH1 3ED. This involves pruning a sweet chestnut and a bay laurel to ensure a 2-metre clearance from a garage. It's great to see attention being paid to local trees in our conservation area.
Exciting news for Southcote Road! A Lawful Development Certificate for an existing HMO is being considered for 9 people at 18 Southcote Road. This could be a great step for the East Cliff & Springbourne ward, bringing new residents and potentially boosting our local community.
Good news for our green spaces! BCP Council is considering a request to tidy up some of the trees at Wellington House on Wellington Road. It looks like some deadwood is set to be removed, keeping our local environment looking its best.
Good news for our beautiful Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward! Plans are underway to give some of our local heritage buildings a much-needed spruce-up. We're talking about lovingly restoring fourteen stone window frames at the Health Sciences University on Parkwood Road, keeping Boscombe looking its best.
Plans are in at BCP Council for a property on Herberton Road, right here in Boscombe! The proposal involves converting two flats into a single home and adding extensions. Keep an eye on this one as it progresses through the planning stages.
Boscombe identified as first area to have a Best Start Family Hub Bournemouth Echo
Good news for our local rail links! The Minister of State for Rail has been discussing funding for Pokesdown station with the council. This could mean some much-needed improvements for our local travel.
Plans to improve Pokesdown Station and fill potholes in Labour budget Bournemouth Echo
Pokesdown Station: Issue raised in Parliament as MP expresses ‘anger’ at funding cut Bournemouth Echo
Rail boss requests meeting with BCP over scrapping of Pokesdown project Bournemouth Echo
Council urges rail operators to act on Pokesdown accessibility as funding pressure mounts Rayo
